Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview of the Role:

• Responsible for receipt, accessioning, and processing of tissue and cytology specimens.
• Works with the histology and cytology lead technologists to maintain appropriate supplies.
• Coordinates duties with other AP Processing Techs, Cytotechnologists, and Pathologist as needed.
• Work closely with the Laboratory Medical Director on all aspects of processing anatomic specimens.

Primary Job Duties:
Responsible for the daily operations of anatomic pathology processing:

• AP order processing and accessioning, including both cytology and tissue specimens.
• ThinPrep specimen aliquoting and labeling for molecular testing
• ThinPrep cytology slide preparation and labeling for cytologic examination, including reprocessing as needed.
• Performs gross descriptions of tissue specimens (small, outpatient biopsy specimens) and appropriately processes these for tissue processing.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of automated cytology staining equipment and coverslipper.
• Maintain grossing hood and supplies.
• Utilizes time effectively through workflow and coordination with other staff to maintain turn-around-time goals.

Education and Experience:

• Qualify to perform high complexity testing under current CLIA-88 regulations.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory/medical technology sciences

Must be able to work 4 pm to 12 am Monday-Friday

Location: The lab is in North Richland Hills

Pay: $20 to $25 depending on experience

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